Mills, WY vs Saratoga, WY

Mills is moderately more affordable than Saratoga, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Mills scores 78 compared to 83 for Saratoga, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Saratoga can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mills is $1,047/month compared to $950/month in Saratoga — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Saratoga has cheaper rent, Mills actually has lower median home values ($166,800 vs $267,600).

Median household income in Mills is $55,594 compared to $68,521 in Saratoga (-18.9%). While Saratoga is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mills spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Saratoga.